Conferences and Meetings on Microscopy

Royal Microscopical Society (UK), Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (Germany), Cornell University (USA)

The 6th Microscopy Characterisation of Organic–Inorganic Interfaces (MCOII) meeting will again be hosted virtually, but it will keep the main goals and aspirations of all the previous editions. We will use the advantages of the virtual format and this time not only connect experts from different branches of the microscopy community (the life sciences and materials science) but also bridge two continents in a joint discussion on the challenging but increasingly important topic of studying hybrid organic–inorganic materials. The transatlantic scientific organiser team of Nadja V. Tarakina (MPIKG, Germany) and Lena F. Kourkoutis (Cornell University, USA) have put together an exciting two-day programme. As usual, the first day will be more general, covering a broad range of microscopy approaches (correlative microscopy solutions, in-situ gas and liquid microscopy methods, low-voltage electron microscopy and many more) in the context of imaging hybrid and soft matter. On the second day, the special Focus Lecture Series will provide an in-depth view on "Advances in Analytical Cryo-Electron Microscopy: From sample preparation to data acquisition to data analysis”. Cryo-electron microscopy has transformed life sciences by enabling the structure of macromolecules to be imaged down to the atomic scale. Recent developments in instrumentation and techniques have opened new opportunities for scientific discovery not only in life sciences but also in physical sciences and in areas where the two fields intersect. This lecture series will bring together world-leading experts in analytical electron microscopy, highlighting the latest achievements, new opportunities and outstanding challenges in probing beam-sensitive and hybrid materials and their interfaces.

Katie Reynolds;     Phone: [+441865 254768];     Email: katiereynolds@rms.org.uk

transmission electron microscopy, electron energy loss spectroscopy, cryo - electron microscopy, correlative microscopy solutions, in-situ gas and liquid microscopy methods, low-voltage electron microscopy

The Optical Society (OSA)

Microscopy, Histopathology and Analytics provides a forum for presenting the latest research in tissue microscopy, automated analysis and machine-learning approaches, as well as laboratory-based analytics and fluidics, reagents and labels, along with challenges in translating such developments into the clinic. Topics central to this meeting are novel forms of microscopies, computational modeling and algorithms, novel contrast agents, clinical analytics and translation to applications. Example applications areas are clinical diagnostics, surgical and non-surgical therapy guidance, prognostic procedures, high throughput drug screening and biomarker evaluation.

Lake Como School of Advanced Studies

Thanks to the exceptional perspectives of Electron Microscopy an increasing number of molecular events are being positioned and understood within their detailed cellular context. Additionally, the possibility to investigate the molecular aspects of living matter at high resolution has recently come into reach thanks to Cryo-electron Microscopy This Advanced Course addresses early stage researchers and young scientists, exposing them the most advanced ultrastructural methods and techniques applied to the different branches of life sciences. The Course final aim is to advance the participants’ understanding on the potentials of Electron Microscopy as a new essential tool for their research.

Metrology and Instrumentation,    Biology

Frontiers of Aberration-corrected Electron Microscopy is a series of biennial conferences focusing on fundamental electron optics and it's applications to advanced transmission electron microscopy techniques being applied to the study of solid state research phenomena and the life sciences. The conference series primarily arose to satisfy the requirements of the electron microscopy community working on solid state problems at the atomic scale, which grew explosively in the early 2000's with the introduction of aberration corrector units in commercial instruments and has expanded since to researchers working with analytical periphery, at low acceleration voltages or making use of various in-situ techniques.

advanced electron microscopy research

Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS)

This international workshop for primarily PhD students (but also postdoc) will include lectures as well as group discussions, journal clubs, panel discussions and posters. With dramatic developments of X-ray and neutron sources, cryo-EM, super resolution microscopy, single-molecule microscopy, NMR, and computation, the possibilities for addressing advanced problems in structural biology and molecular cell biology and physiology are on a fast move. It is increasingly important to integrate many sources of data to achieve proper models of dynamic interactions between biomolecules and how they define cell function. The workshop will address these challenges and also cover the individual methods to stimulate critical discourse and forward-looking visions of integral structural biology

Neutron Scattering,    Courses and Events for Physics Students

National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (NSRRC)

The 15th International Conference on X-ray Microscopy (XRM) 2020 will be hosted by the National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (NSRRC) in Hsinchu in 19 - 24, June 2022. A 6-day program will feature the invited and contributed oral presentations in plenary and parallel sessions, poster and exhibition sessions, and a tour to the recently opened 3-GeV facility, Taiwan Photon Source (TPS) at NSRRC.

European Molecular Biology Organization – EMBO

This EMBO Practical Course offers the opportunity to acquire a portfolio of cutting-edge electron microscopy (EM) methods, allowing the participants to integrate EM tools and readouts into the workflow of their own cell biology research projects. The Practical Course focuses on teaching the theoretical background and the latest practical developments in the field.

State-of-the-art fixation, including cryo-methods ● Correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM) ● Molecular mapping (immuno-EM) ● 3D EM using tomography and serial imaging ● Advanced quantitative image analysis (stereology, nanomorphomics)

European Molecular Biology Organization – EMBO

Each passing year unveils new and path-breaking developments in various aspects of applications of cryo-EM in structural biology, which needs to reach the user community. The practical course features not only intensive training for the participants, but also includes research talks, discussions, and brain-storming sessions on the use of cryo-EM to address difficult biological questions, which will help the participants address their research problems. The course will be an essential component of the various activities occurring periodically in capacity building and future developments in cryo-EM.

EMBO Practical Course

Molecular Biology,    Pattern Recognition and Image Processing, Machine Vision

The Royal Society of Chemistry

This Discussion is for established and early-career scientists, post-graduate students and industrial researchers interested in the expanding field of cryo-electron microscopy. Researchers in this area who based in cryo-EM facilities or research institutes, or in departments of biology, chemistry, structural biology, virology, cell biology, molecular biology or biophysics etc are all welcome. Oral and poster presentation opportunities are available to all these groups, and we invite you to submit an oral or poster abstract and join us to make your contribution alongside leaders in the field.

Metrology and Instrumentation,    Exhibitions and Trade Shows in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology

Cranfield University

The 11th International Conference on Microscopy of Oxidation will be held at Cranfield University, which is a specialist postgraduate university and global leader for education and transformational research in technology and management. A wide range of oxidation phenomena will be discussed at the conference, from oxide nucleation and thin film growth, through to scale failure and protective coatings. Materials of interest will include intermetallics and composites as well as metals and ceramics in both monolithic and coated forms.

Electrochemistry, Electrolysis and Corrosion,    Plastics, Paints and Synthetic Materials

The goal of this long program proposal is to bring together senior and junior applied mathematicians, physicists, chemists, materials scientists, engineers and biologists to discuss and debate on the current status and future perspectives of modern microscopy using computation, mathematics and modeling. Cryo-EM has revolutionized biology and life science (including very recently solving the 3D atomic structure of COVID-19, which has been greatly facilitating the development of the vaccines) and aberration-corrected electron optics and high brightness X-ray sources have transformed physical science imaging. The next steps in these fields will advance by orders of magnitude the temporal resolution and energy resolution, while maintaining atomic spatial resolution, in a variety of sample environments from near zero Kelvin in vacuum to temperatures of a thousand degrees in a highly corrosive atmosphere. These advances will transform research in macromolecules, materials, energy technologie

Applied Mathematics (in general),    Scientific Computing

The goal of this workshop is to bring together leading CDI experts, applied mathematicians, physicists, materials scientists, engineers and biologists to disseminate results, exchange ideas and debate future perspectives of this rapidly growing cross-disciplinary field.

Part of the Long Program Computational Microscopy

Developing multi-dimensional electron microscopy would have transformative impact in physics, chemistry, materials science, nanoscience and other fields. Advancing the field requires integration of state-of-the-art atomic electron tomography, ptychography, 4D scanning transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopic techniques as well as powerful computational algorithms and mathematical modeling. This workshop will provide the opportunity to present and exchange ideas, share data, and introduce new tools and develop new imaging paradigms needed in a variety of fields.

Applied Mathematics (in general),    Scientific Computing

The implementation of advanced algorithms with user-friendly software packages has made the cryo-EM method straightforward in practice. Despite these exciting advances, major challenges still remain, such as higher throughput, mapping continuous deformations, reconstruction of small macromolecules, and in sample preparation. For pleomorphic structures, cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) is the method of choice, but it is typically limited to lower resolution compared to cryo-EM, and it remains a daunting challenge to determine macromolecular structures in situ at high resolution. Overcoming these major challenges in cryo-EM and cryo-ET requires significant advances in sample preparation, hardware development and computational algorithms. The goal of this workshop is to bring together leading experts in cryo-EM, biologists, applied mathematicians and physicists to discuss and debate the current challenges and future perspectives of this very exciting cross-disciplinary field.

Applied Mathematics (in general),    Scientific Computing

The goal of the workshop is to bridge the gap between mathematicians, physicists, materials scientists, and engineers to advance data acquisition, modeling, simulation, and analysis in multimodal microscopy. It will be instrumental to build foundations for interdisciplinary research by engaging all these subject areas. This workshop will provide the opportunity to present and exchange ideas, share data, and introduce new mathematical techniques needed in this cross-disciplinary field.

Part of the Long Program Computational Microscopy

International Union of Microbeam Analysis Societies (IUMAS)

IUMAS was founded in 1994 to promote world-wide cooperation in all aspects of microbeam analysis through the organisation of an international congress on microbeam analysis every three to four years, and by participating in joint committee's with other scientific organisations in matters relevant to microbeam analysis which are better discussed on a world scale.

X-ray microanalysis | Advances in detectors | Cathodoluminescence | High-resolution microanalysis: STEM-EELS & -XEDS | EBSD | Atom probe microscopy | X-ray fluorescence & diffraction microanalysis | High-precision microanalysis: LA ICP-MS / SIMS Compositional imaging | FIB & related techniques | Correlative microscopy & microanalysis | Tomography | Low energy & advanced SEM techniques | Dynamic & in-situ EM | Scanning Transmission X-ray Microscopy | Microanalysis with synchrotron-based spectroscopy techniques

Metrology and Instrumentation,    X-rays, Synchrotron Radiation and Crystallography

Microscopy Society of America

The Optical Society (OSA)

Applied Industrial Optics (AIO) is a multidisciplinary meeting that focuses on innovative photonics research and its commercial impact. AIO brings together industry professionals with experience in overcoming the challenges of deploying and commercializing new products with researchers developing cutting-edge technology. AIO hosts panel sessions and tutorials aimed at fostering dialog and new collaborations among attendees.

Optics and Lasers,    Photonics, Optoelectronics and Display Devices

Microscopy Society of America